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Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas swears during interview live on air after winning Premier League title

The former Arsenal player briefly forgot he was live on television during a post-match interview

Mark Critchley
Friday 12 May 2017 22:11 BST
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Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas allowed the moment to get the better of him
Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas allowed the moment to get the better of him

Cesc Fabregas momentarily allowed the emotions surrounding Chelsea's Premier League title win to get the better of him on Friday night.

Antonio Conte’s side required a late goal by substitute Michy Batshuayi to beat a dogged West Bromwich Albion 1-0 at the Hawthorns and confirm their status as champions.

Fabregas was interviewed alongside team-mate Gary Cahill by Sky Sports reporter Geoff Shreeves shortly after the final whistle blew and accidentally swore while hailing the decisive strike by fringe player Batshuayi.

Asked if he thought the goal would ever come, Fabregas said: “This is the beauty of football.

“A player that didn’t play a lot, everyone thought he would not come to much, then he scored the winning goal for the championship. I mean, football is f****** unbelievable.”

Warning: strong language
 

Fabregas quickly realised his error and apologised, just as Shreeves did the same to viewers at home who may have been easily offended.

Cahill also noticed his team-mate’s indiscretion but appeared to see the funny side.

Chelsea’s victory secured the club’s second Premier League title in three years and sixth top division championship of all-time.

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